'May Christ The Redeemer Bless Our...': Ancelotti Receives Warm Reception In Brazil

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CBF boss Samir Xaud, who was elected following Ednaldo Rodrigues' dismissal from the post by a Brazilian court over suspicions of forgery, welcomed the 65-year-old gaffer.
New Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti arrived in the South American nation to a warm reception as the nation looking for an elusive sixth World Cup trusted the Italian with the job of restoring the Selecao to its old glory.
CBF boss Samir Xaud, who was elected following Ednaldo Rodrigues' dismissal from the post by a Brazilian court over suspicions of forgery, welcomed the 65-year-old gaffer.
'May Christ the Redemptor bless the arrival of our Mr Carlo Ancelotti, so that he can secure a highly coveted sixth world title," Xaud said.
Seja bem-vindo, Carlo Ancelotti!O Brasil já é sua casa. 💛🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/C0OOV22TFu
— CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) May 26, 2025
The new president also vowed total autonomy to the seasoned coach, who has managed to clinch titles with virtually every side he has coached.
O presidente Samir Xaud recebeu o treinador Carlo Ancelotti no Rio de Janeiro. pic.twitter.com/G2Y30QKG6b — CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) May 26, 2025
Ancelotti takes the reins at Brazil on the back of a second stint with Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid as the South American nation eagerly lies in wait to pick up a record-extending sixth star on the jersey with the FIFA World Cup 2026 fast approaching. The spectacle slated to be held in Mexico, Canada and the United States of America will witness Brazil's arch-rivals Argentina, led by the legendary Lionel Messi, try to defend the title.
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May 26, 2025, 21:52 IST

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